On Oct 23, 2024, the 'Huan Hang 99' wa approached by five unidentified small vessels, which retreated when warning shots were fired. The ship was near the southern coast of Aden during the incident.
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VENIA
Scrapped
Beached at Gadani 24.10.24 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=969935008485200&set=g.6884293942
SUPER SHUTTLE RORO 2
Casualty
The Philippine Coast Guard secured the 'Super Shuttle Roro 2' on Oct 23, 2024, as a “dead vessel” that drifted toward the port of Batangas after it got detached from its anchor due to strong winds and rough sea conditions. The Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS) in Batangas informed the PCG District Southern Tagalog that the ferry was spotted approaching the port at around 4:30 p.m. The ship, whose main engine was not operational, had only three crewmembers on board when the incident occurred. The vessel was scheduled for drydocking and has been anchored in the waters off Bauan since Nov 5, 2023. The PCG and the owner of the 'Super Shuttle Roro 2' deployed a tug to tow and secure the vessel. Report with video: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/regions/924793/pcg-2-vessels-drift-run-aground-in-batangas-romblon-amid-kristine/story/
MILDRED
Casualty
On Oct 23, 2024, the ”Mildred', carrying 85000 tons of iron ore, ran aground at the entrance of Ereğli Iron and Steel Factories (ERDEMİR) port. After the initial inspection by ERDEMİR pilot boats, the situation was reported to the Karadeniz Ereğli Port Authority. The Port Authority closed the cargo ship entrances to Karadeniz Ereğli. After the inspection by divers, tugs refloated the ship, which was inspected after it had berthed. Report with photo: https://turkdeniz.com/zonguldakta-mildred-isimli-yuk-gemisi-karaya-oturdu
SALVAMAR CAPELLA
Casualty
On Oct 25, the Luarqués based fishing vessel 'Nueva Paloma' suffered an engine and was disabled and adrift, with three crew members on board, about 0.6 nautical miles north of Islas Perceberos. The fishermen request a tow. The CCS Gijón of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the 'Salvamar Capella', which towed the ship safely to Luarca.
SNS 077
Casualty
On the morning of Oct 23, a life jacket was spotted in the sea off Calais, and the 'Minck' was deployed to investigate and found a shipwrecked boat. The CROSS Gris-Nez deployed additional resources to search for the castaways: - The all-weather boat SNS 077 Notre Dame de Risban from the SNSM in Calais; - The Dauphin helicopter from the French Navy basein Le Touquet; - A medical team from the mobile emergency and resuscitation structure (SMUR – Maritime) in Boulogne-sur-Mer deployed to Calais. During the SAR operation, 40 shipwrecked people were rescued by the 'Minck' and eight people by the 'SNS 077', who were then transferred aboard the 'Minck'. The 'Minck' recovered 2 unconscious people on board. First aid was immediately given to them. Their deaths were later confirmed by the medical teams in Calais. The other castaways were taken care of by the land rescue services and the border police. At the same time, the other resources deployed continued the search for potential castaways at sea. An investigation was opened by the Boulogne-sur-Mer public prosecutor's office. During the SAR operations off the coast of Calais, a ferry spotted and recovered a man. The unconscious victim was evacuated by the Dauphinhelicopter and transferred to the hospital in Boulogne-sur-Mer. The medical teams were unable to resuscitate him and the victim was declared dead.
KOLLUM
Casualty
The 'Kollum' caused an oil spill at the Panama Canal, in Panama City, on Oct. 21, 2024, while supplying a ship. The Canal Authority indicated that the incident at Pier 18 was attended to by specialists, who applied the protocols to control the situation and facilitate the actions of the company in charge of the cleanup. The port activity at that dock was temporarily halted, although there was no impact on the scheduling of transits through the canal. Report with photo: https://www.vozdeamerica.com/a/canal-de-panama-reporta-derrame-de-combustible-en-muelle-del-pacifico-pero-dice-que-esta-controlado/7832207.html
TONI LI SEGUNDO
Casualty
On the morning of Oct 24, 2024, the 'Toni Li Segundo' sank at Punta Falconera, 200 meters from the port of Roses (Girona), at a water depth of 17 meters. The five crew members have been rescued by the fishing vessels 'Margarida' and 'Elena'. Salvamento Marítimo coordinated the response. The ship was leaking fuel, and work was on to contain the spill together with the fire brigade. They have set up about 75 meters of perimeter barrier to contain the fuel. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1849403721781772454
VENIA
Scrapped
Beached at Gadani 24.10.24 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=969935008485200&set=g.6884293942
MERIKE
Casualty
The 'Merike' ran aground at Solstrand on the morning of Oct 22, 2024. The police and the main rescue center had not been informed of the incident as of 08:40. The tug 'Borg Parat' was deployed to assist and managed to refloat it Just before 09:00 a.m. and moved it towards the quay at Solstrand. It was not known if the trawler has been damaged.
MINCK
Casualty
On the morning of Oct 23, a life jacket was spotted in the sea off Calais, and the 'Minck' was deployed to investigate and found a shipwrecked boat. The CROSS Gris-Nez deployed additional resources to search for the castaways: - The all-weather boat SNS 077 Notre Dame de Risban from the SNSM in Calais; - The Dauphin helicopter from the French Navy basein Le Touquet; - A medical team from the mobile emergency and resuscitation structure (SMUR – Maritime) in Boulogne-sur-Mer deployed to Calais. During the SAR operation, 40 shipwrecked people were rescued by the 'Minck' and eight people by the 'SNS 077', who were then transferred aboard the 'Minck'. The 'Minck' recovered 2 unconscious people on board. First aid was immediately given to them. Their deaths were later confirmed by the medical teams in Calais. The other castaways were taken care of by the land rescue services and the border police. At the same time, the other resources deployed continued the search for potential castaways at sea. An investigation was opened by the Boulogne-sur-Mer public prosecutor's office. During the SAR operations off the coast of Calais, a ferry spotted and recovered a man. The unconscious victim was evacuated by the Dauphinhelicopter and transferred to the hospital in Boulogne-sur-Mer. The medical teams were unable to resuscitate him and the victim was declared dead.
SALVAMAR SIRIUS
Casualty
The sailing vessel 'Nomad' was unable to start its engine 22 nautical miles east of L'Escala on Oct 25. The CCS Barcelona of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the 'Salvamar Sirius' to tow the yacht to port, and safely pulled it to L'Estartit.
